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Mission Trips

Serve with ByGrace Trust

Join a short-term mission trip that changes lives — both yours and those you serve. Learn, serve, and grow with us in Kenya.

8–15Group Size
$1,500Starting Cost
16+Min. Age
2026Next Trips
2026 Trip Calendar

Upcoming Mission Trips

Three opportunities to serve in 2026. Spots are limited and fill quickly. Register early to secure your place in the family.

Fall 2026
Church & Outreach
October 10 – October 21, 2026
Duration11 Days
FocusChurch & Community
Cost$1,800 (excl. airfare)
Group SizeUp to 15 people
Ages16+ (families welcome)
Trip focus: Church partnership visits, slum outreach ministry, worship leadership, and the Single Mothers Program.
Register for Fall Trip
Custom Groups
Your Group, Your Trip
Year-Round · By Arrangement
Duration7–14 Days
FocusCustomizable
Cost$1,500–$2,500
Min. Group Size10 people
Ages16+ (families welcome)
Custom trip: Ideal for churches, organizations, or youth groups. Work with our team to design an itinerary built around your group's gifts and calling.
Inquire About Custom Trip
Life on the Ground

See the Mission in Action.

Every trip is a story told in faces, hands, and moments of connection. These images capture what words alone cannot.

Volunteers with children
Children's Home
Where every child is family
Teaching
Teaching & Learning
Community
Community Outreach
Students
Classroom Joy
Worship
Worship Together
Children playing
Free to Play, Free to Dream
18+
Trips Completed
"You go to give — you return forever changed."
— Trip Alumni
Reading
A Love of Reading That Lasts
Outdoor
Outdoor Learning
Arts
Creative Expression
Team
Mission Team Spirit
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Your Story
Will be captured here. Join a trip and be part of the story.
Sample Schedule

Your Journey, Day by Day.

Day 1
Arrival & Orientation
Welcome to Nairobi. Meet the ByGrace team, tour the Children's Home, and meet the kids who will change your life. Orientation dinner and devotional to set the tone for the week ahead.
Days 2–5
Service Projects
Paint classrooms, teach lessons, lead worship, run VBS activities, help with construction, or support the administrative team. Hands-on work that meets real, present needs.
Day 6
Slum Outreach
Visit the communities where many of our children came from. Distribute food, pray with families, and witness firsthand the transformation that ByGrace represents in these neighborhoods.
Days 7–10
Deeper Engagement
Work in partner schools, local churches, or the Single Mothers Program. Build lasting relationships. Immerse in Kenyan hospitality, food, and culture.
Day 11
Reflection & Celebration
Share testimonies, enjoy a cultural dinner with the children and staff, celebrate what God has done, and pray together over the future of ByGrace — and your own.
Day 12
Departure
Return home — but not the same. Many trip alumni say this week marks a permanent shift in how they see the world, their faith, and their capacity to love.
What to Expect
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Meaningful Service
Hands-on work that meets real needs — from classroom painting and teaching to garden projects and community outreach. Every task matters.
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Cultural Immersion
Kenyan hospitality, food, music, and traditions. You'll leave with a richer understanding of the world — and a heart expanded by people you'll never forget.
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Spiritual Growth
Daily devotions, worship, and evening debriefs. Many participants say a ByGrace trip was the most spiritually formative week of their adult life.
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Safety & Support
Secure lodging in vetted facilities, experienced local guides, health protocols, 24/7 emergency support, and a fully experienced mission team throughout.
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What's Included
Cost of $1,500–$2,500 covers all in-country lodging, meals, transport, and program fees. International airfare is excluded and arranged individually.
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How to Prepare
Upon registration, you'll receive a full preparation guide including packing list, visa information, health requirements, fundraising tips, and pre-trip training sessions.
From Past Travelers

Voices from the field.

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My trip to ByGrace was life-changing. I went to serve but left with a fuller heart. The children have so much joy — it permanently shifted how I see my own life and what I'm called to do with it.

Emily Larson
Summer 2024 Volunteer · Canada
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We painted walls, but the real work was building bridges of love. Our whole team came back as different people. Three of us are now monthly sponsors. One is planning to return for six months.

Journey Church Team
Church Mission Team · Texas, USA
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I brought my two teenage daughters. Both said it was the best experience of their lives. As a parent, watching my children fall in love with serving others was worth every dollar and every mile.

Michael & Family
Family Mission Trip · Australia
How to Join

Four steps to Kenya.

1
Apply

Complete the registration form below as an individual or group leader. We'll confirm your spot within 3 business days.

2
Fundraise

We provide a complete fundraising toolkit — letter templates, giving page setup, and tips from experienced trip alumni.

3
Prepare

Attend online training sessions, complete health and visa preparation, connect with your team, and ready your heart.

4
Go

Arrive in Nairobi, serve alongside the ByGrace family, and return home transformed. Your life will never quite be the same.

Secure Your Spot

Register for a Mission Trip.

Spots fill fast. Complete the form below and our team will be in touch within 3 business days to confirm your place and walk you through next steps.

Everything you need to know before you apply.
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Trip Dates
Summer: June 15–26, 2026 · Fall: October 10–21, 2026 · Custom groups year-round
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Cost
$1,500–$2,500 per person (includes all in-country lodging, meals & transport). Airfare not included. Fundraising support provided.
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Who Can Apply
Ages 16 and up. Families welcome. Individuals and groups of 10+ both welcome. No specific skills required — just a willing heart.
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What Happens Next
We'll confirm your application within 3 business days, send a full preparation guide, and connect you with your trip coordinator.
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Questions?
Email us at trips@bygracetrust.org — we love hearing from people considering this step of faith.
Mission Trip Application
🎉 Application received! Our team will be in touch within 3 business days. Welcome to the ByGrace family!

Your information is kept private and used only for trip coordination. No payment required at this stage.

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